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Title: HEI ignition
Post by: bluetoque on March 16, 2011, 01:12:14 pm
Having issues wi my electronic ignition system on my 318. Does any one no the model# of a HEI distributor that will drop in to replace current mopar dist? With this new setup you can apparently get rid of brainbox, balast resistor and associated wiring etc. Seems like it would be a good alternative.
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: Muskeg Runer on March 16, 2011, 03:22:24 pm
Hi the HIE ignition is the way to go we have done 2 318 and a 360 I also am putting one in my 351.You can get them off ebay or get them from summit racing.When you do the upgrade you have to use a heavy wire from the ignition to the distributor. With the upgrade you will notice the engine runs and starts better
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: bluetoque on March 16, 2011, 06:25:54 pm
Can you tell me the model # you use?
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: Muskeg Runer on March 17, 2011, 10:20:15 am
I bought my HEI off ebay they only have one on right now it is a PROFORM part# pro-67040 for $212.30 summit has the same one for $261.95. If you go with the HEI you need to check the clearance from the center of the distributor to the firewall you need 3 1/4 inches. At times there is cheaper ones on ebay.
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: bigbud on September 23, 2011, 11:52:42 pm
bought a hei with vacume assist/did not fit,went with all new package mopar components,works well
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: Snowbusman on October 02, 2011, 06:28:42 am
Did you get sorted out ? I just did up a 313 Poly and had lots of interested challenges along the way but it is definitely worth the excercise.
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: FORD F-150 on October 19, 2018, 06:34:47 am
Highly recommended for every bomber, i went with the proform 67040 from summit racing. it takes away all the unnecessary wiring and resistors ignition coil etc. You will find the engine starts better the engine sound better and perform better
Title: Re: HEI ignition
Post by: Snowbusman on December 11, 2018, 05:28:36 pm
I totally agree Ford F-150